A lavish tulip bloom is always the result of a well thought-out planting and care program. The main pillars include choosing the optimal location. Read here what Tulipa really value.
Which location is optimal for tulips?
The ideal location for tulips offers sun or partial shade, warm temperatures, a sheltered location for long-stemmed varieties and well-drained, humus-rich, loose and sandy-loamy soil to avoid waterlogging - the biggest enemy of tulip bulbs.
Light and temperature conditions
Tulips show their most beautiful side in a sunny, warm location. In addition, the spring flowers have no objection to a semi-shady location in the protection of the canopy of mighty deciduous trees. Long-stemmed noble varieties also prefer a position protected from the wind so that the slender flower stalks do not bend. You can safely place the robust wild species and dwarf varieties with their stable stems in a wind-exposed location.
The ideal soil condition
When choosing a location, keep the biggest enemy of tulip bulbs in mind. We're talking about permanent moisture that kills every bulb flower. Therefore, choose a soil with these attributes:
- Fresh to moderately dry soil
- Humos, loose and well drained
- Preferably sandy-loamy
For tulips in balcony boxes, we recommend enriching the potting soil with sand, perlite or lava granules.
